15 Good and Soothing Pick Me Up Songs to Cheer You Up on a Bad Day

Need something to console your soul after a bad day? Do not run for chocolate, for we have a better option! Buzzle gives you its pick of songs that can lift your spirits and scare your bad mood away.

The Healing Power of Music

Music has boundless power. Researches say that soft music can provide comfort to the mind and can serve as therapy. Music can, yes, cheer you up!

Had a bad day? The reason could have been your boss, your spouse, your children, your crying wallet, or simply a bad hairstyle! Whatever be the reason, there are some days when things just don't work and everything seems to be going wrong. How about letting some soothing music enliven your spirits! Well, music is one of the most beautiful ways to sooth an aching heart. Good music can cheer you up after a bad day. It strikes a chord and sets your mood right, in just some time.

So what are you waiting for? Find a quiet corner and pick some pick me up songs to listen to. We bring you some good ones. Their meaningful lyrics will comfort you, some tunes will make you tap your feet, some will make you sing along. We are sure, these songs will cheer you up.

'I Believe I can fly' by R Kelly

Lyrics

I used to think that I could not go onAnd life was nothing but an awful songBut now I know the meaning of true loveI'm leaning on the everlasting arms

Is a bad day making you think life is miserable? Listen to the words of this song. These beautifully written words touch your heart. They help you restore the belief in yourself, to achieve what you wish to. The song tells you to forget your woes and remind yourself of the dreams you have.

'The Middle' by 'Jimmy Eat World'

Lyrics

Hey, don't write yourself off yetIt's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on.Just try your best, try everything you can.And don't you worry what they tell themselves when you're away.

Don't be harsh on yourself even if someone tries to be harsh on you. That's what this song says. The lyrics say that your job is to give your best and the rest will be taken care of. Do not worry of what others think of you, the song suggests. It tells you never to look down on yourself. It tells you not to worry about what's being said behind your back, and to let nothing affect your mood.

'That's The Way It Is' by Celine Dion

Lyrics

When you want it the most there's no easy way outWhen you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubtDon't give up on your faithLove comes to those who believe itAnd that's the way it is

There are times when you're struggling to do something, but it goes all vain. You tend to lose patience and naturally become negative. But this song can work like magic and turn your mood into a positive one, especially, if you're a fan of Celine Dion songs. Though there is no easy way out, things will fall in place after some time and that is how things are. Most of all, you should believe in the healing power of love, because that's the way it is.

'Let's Get It Started' by 'The Black Eyed Peas'

Lyrics

In this context, there's no disrespect, so, when I bust my rhyme, you breakyour necks.We got five minutes for us to disconnect, from all intellect collect therhythm effect.So lose an inhibition, follow your intuition, free your inner soul and breakaway from tradition.

You want to get all #**@# out of your head? Listen to the offbeat words of this song by 'The Black Eyed Peas'. The song tells you to stop thinking about the world's problems and to get all your worries out of your head. Listen to this song, groove to the music, and enjoy life.

This song from the Disney movie Mulan, will never fail to cheer you up. If you're having any second thoughts about your aspirations, just let them evaporate, and have faith in whatever your heart says. Your bad mood will not stay for long, after listening to this perky song.

'Here Comes The Sun ' by 'The Beatles'

Lyrics

Little darlingIt's been a long, cold lonely winterLittle darlingIt feels like years since it's been here

The sun represents cheer and happiness. After a dark, gloomy winter, you can bask in the happiness of the sun's rays. Even if you're having a bad day, tomorrow is going to be a new day and the sun is going to rise again, says the song. You still have a new day to look forward to. So do not let an untoward incident of today spoil your mood, the words soothingly say and do their bit in cheering you up.

More Songs to Lift Your Spirits

* 'I Gotta Feeling' by The Black Eyed Peas* 'Simple Things' by Jim Brickman* 'Back In The High Life Again' by Steve Winwood* 'Roar' by Katy Perry

For the Fans of Country Music

* 'Live Like You Were Dying' by Tim McGraw* 'Little Bit Of Life' by Craig Morgan* 'A Country boy Can Survive' by Hank Williams, Jr.* 'I Don't Want This Night To End' by Luke Bryan* 'Relentless' by Hillsong United

Music is therapeutic. It's an effective booster for a sad mind. These feel-good songs will work wonders for you. They will help you forget your worries for a while, they will soothe a pained mind and heal a broken heart. With the power of their lyrics and music, these pick me up songs will take you to a different world, where the skies will look bright and clear, and life will look beautiful.

This was our choice of songs to help you cheer up. You could add your suggestions in the comments section below.